Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

her voice.

brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and

for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that

feel bad," she waved dismissively. "I didn't tell you about it at first. I didn't

"Mhm."

her throat when she realized it was the best time to bring up some-issues. "Actually, Renren... I did mention my brother and some troublemakers..." she trailed off

been blocking our exports because of a problem that happened decades ago," she added, sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any other reason, but because I'm a little upset about it. My

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business day and

in my chosen field, because if this continues,

awkwardly. "It just makes me sad that such cruel people

his gaze on her, watching her reach out for a tissue to wipe her eyes.

"Hmm?"

troublemakers," he clarified. "Who are

surviving until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important person in my

he nodded reassuringly. "It's not like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated with the Millers, I think it'll give you and your

in surprise, holding her

enough protection for

them again. Just imagining their sorry faces almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her

her soft voice came out, her eyes tender. "Are you

"Yes."

"After all the years you waited for me, you're still going to do me a favor. Never mind, Renren. I simply told you because it was upsetting for me, but I didn't want you to think I was using you." Zoren shook his head. "You being here is enough as